Send Fresh Fruit → 🇺🇸 United States
Can I post Fresh Fruit to United States?
USDA APHIS prohibits most fresh fruit by post
Required at the destination customs authority
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USDA APHIS prohibits mailing fresh fruit to the US from most countries to prevent agricultural pest transmission. Only fruit from countries with specific pre-clearance agreements may be shipped, and only through approved commercial channels with phytosanitary certificates. Enforcement in United States carries fines from USD 500 to USD 500,000 and imprisonment up to 20 years in aggravated cases under 18 USC § 545 (smuggling); 18 USC § 1341 (mail fraud); 39 USC § 3001.
Do not mail fresh fruit to the US. It will be intercepted and destroyed by APHIS. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
7 CFR 319.56, Plant Protection Act
Postal imports follow the same $800 de minimis threshold. USPS international parcels are subject to CBP examination. Commercial shipments via post require formal entry if over $2,500.
Sending Fresh Fruit to other countries
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
Prohibited under MPI biosecurity
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🇯🇵 Japan
Plant quarantine restrictions apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to United Kingdom.
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🇨🇦 Canada
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Canada.
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🇦🇺 Australia
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Australia.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.